PHP Web Development Essentials: Build Your First CRUD App
A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Dynamic PHP + MySQL Application with Create, Read, Update, and Delete Functionality
Master PHP and MySQL by building a complete CRUD application from scratch. Step-by-step guide covering database design, user interfaces, and deployment for beginners.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master PHP and MySQL by building a complete CRUD application from scratch. Step-by-step guide covering database design, user interfaces, and deployment for beginners.
Key Topics Covered
- PHP fundamentals
- MySQL database design
- CRUD operations
- PDO database connections
- Form handling and validation
- Security best practices
- SQL injection prevention
- Error handling
- Code organization
- User interface design
- Bootstrap integration
- Server deployment
- Debugging techniques
- Development environment setup
- Professional coding standards
Who Should Read This Book
Beginning PHP developers, Web developers learning server-side programming, Computer science students, Self-taught programmers, Career changers entering web development, Developers familiar with other languages learning PHP, Anyone building their first dynamic website
Prerequisites
Basic HTML knowledge, Basic CSS understanding, Familiarity with web browsers and websites, Basic understanding of databases (helpful but not required), Access to a computer with internet connection
Table of Contents
About This Publication
PHP Web Development Essentials provides a practical, project-based introduction to building dynamic web applications with PHP and MySQL. This comprehensive guide takes you through creating a complete CRUD application while teaching essential web development concepts and professional coding practices. You'll start by setting up a proper development environment and understanding PHP's role in modern web development. From there, you'll design and implement a MySQL database, then build each component of your application systematically. The step-by-step approach ensures you understand both the technical implementation and the reasoning behind each decision. By completing this book, you'll have built a fully functional web application that demonstrates professional development standards. More importantly, you'll understand the fundamental concepts that power most dynamic websites, giving you the confidence to tackle more complex projects and advance to modern PHP frameworks. The book emphasizes practical skills over theoretical knowledge, ensuring every concept is immediately applicable to real-world web development scenarios.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 2.0 MB
- Chapters
- 10
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- beginner
- Reading Time
- 24-30
Special Features
• Complete step-by-step tutorial with full source code examples • Real-world project approach building a functional CRUD application • Professional coding standards and security best practices throughout • Comprehensive troubleshooting guides and common error solutions • Bonus appendices covering advanced topics and alternative approaches • Practical deployment instructions for going live • Code organization techniques for scalable applications • Modern PHP practices using PDO and prepared statements • Bootstrap integration for professional user interfaces • Database design principles and optimization tips • Detailed explanations of each code snippet and concept • Ready-to-use templates and reusable code components
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